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Lucy's Travel Adventures 2010

I'm heading over to the UK & USA for 8 months all up to live, work and travel!! Something I've wanted to do for a lonnnng time! This blog is for you to see what I'm up to at your leisure without me bothering you busy people with a group email.

I\'ve been working for about a month now! That went VERY quickly. I can\\\'t believe it\'s May already.

My job is very different to what I\'m used to but it\'s good experience for me and I\\\\\\\'m glad to be amongst the British culture! I\\\'m the only Aussie so it\'s a bit of a novelty for them and me. They love Tim Tams and laugh at how much tea they drink!

I\\\'ve been exploring the many markets of London, Portobello, Spitafields and Borough Markets so far. I love market shopping so much!

Marg & Jeff were over here for a week in London which was great seeing them. They stayed with Ed & I in our apartment. I got to see a bit more of London while they were here. They are now with Ed in Rome for a week!!

Lee and Richard (Hunter\'s parents) have just passed through London too, they were in London for only three days after being in Europe for a month or more. On the Friday night, Sar (Hunt\'s cousin) and I took a train to Colchester where we met Lee & Richard and Bill & Naz (Hunter\'s aunty and uncle) they live in Colchester. We then drove to Southwold where they have a holiday house on the coast. Was great fun, we went bike riding, played cards (I learned a new card game called \'Oh Hell\'\' and relaxed. We came back to London on Sunday. Sunday night we had dinner at Lee & Richard\\\'s apartment with Tariq (Sar\\\\\\\'s brother in law to be), Sar, Lee & Richard and Hamish (Georgie Steele\\\\\\\'s brother) his girlfriend, Fleur (sooo confusing to the outside eye!). On Monday - public holiday, I went and met Lee and Richard at Harrods for the day - was lots of fun. I had never been there before so was a new experience!

So I have REALLY enjoyed having family over here visiting! It\\\'s quite amazing really, I have come at the best time, everyone seems to be travelling this year!

Have been seeing Alexis, Braden, Euan and Hugh for dinner every now and then. Alexis and I saw Legally Blonde the musical the other night which was great fun!

Lex & I have just booked a trip to Amsterdam on the last weekend in May, which is a long weekend. We are both looking forward to that. I have been there before but I LOVED it and really want to go again and I\\\'m sure Lex will love it too.

THEN I meet Andrew and Dadda in Rome to go to Tuscany on 13 June!! THEN I meet Rach in Athens on 1 July to do our Tour of Eastern Europe - very excited for that!! NEW COUNTRIES to explore!

Unfortunately we have lost one of our travel buddies on our tour of Europe. Coles isn\'t able to come anymore due to work committments. SAD! Hoping she will come over at another time while I\'m still here.

I\\\'m not very well at the moment actually, I\'ve got a cold and had today off work - my first sick day, was hoping to have none but what can you do!

I have discovered, thanks to Tariq that I quite enjoy playing badminton!!! I\\\'ve only played once but I\\\'m hoping to play a bit more now.

All aside, I\'m really starting to enjoy myself here in London, very glad I came over. I obviously miss my Huntly very much but we\'ll be together again in no time, if the time goes as quickly as it has gone already!

Lots of love to you all - to the ones who actually still read this! THANKS for checking on me xxxx

We haven't had any access to internet so far (which is kind of nice to be honest!!)...We have a small chance now at the place we are staying. I don't have long to write this though as we are leaving soon.

Arrived in London and it was snowing!!!!! Was soooo cold but I was excited that it snowed!!

After staying a night with Ed in Islington, we hopped on a plane for Dublin...We've travelled from Dublin down to Waterford, across to Cork, Kenmare, around the Ring of Kerry and up throuh Galway and are now in a little place called Moville just north of Derry (Londonderry).

We've driven about 1200 kms so far. Have had plenty of pub meals, lots of beer and cidar and lots of early nights!

We have see a lot of country side and loved it all.

We've been lucky with the weather, it's been freeeezing but the days have been blue and sunny so it makes everything look beautiful!

On to Belfast today via The Giants Causeway...we're running ahead of time so we might stay a couple of nights around Belfast.

Hunter and I flew in to Singapore last night. We were very tired.Got to Andrew's apartment in Geylang, chatted for a while but then went to sleeeep :)

Today we had a bit of a sleep in and then went and had breakfast down at East Coast. We then went to Changi Gaol which was very interesting. After that we took a trip to Orchard Rd and did a small bit of shopping. Now we're back at Andrew's apartment for a bit of relaxation before we head out for dinner with Bec and Adam (Hunter's sister & her husband) down to Dempsey Road.

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From Dicky & BarbHey there Luce! Barb just voted and we're off to Broadbeach to check out Andrew's apartment; lunch at the revolving restaurant at Crowne Plaza, Gold Coast - wondering what you're up to?? Would LOVE to read an update of ALL your latest travels/adventures over last 2 months... lots of love xxx

From BarbOo-la-la Luce - in Paris for your birthday on Monday - what a thrill! Can't wait to hear about your adventure in Eastern Europe with Rachael + checking out the photos. So, Bordeaux this week and back to work in London next week ... what a life! Enjoy the summer warmth while we're freezing back here... Lots of love, Barb XXX

From Liz AllenHi Lucy,Happy Birthday.

It sounds like you are having a great time. Isn't Tuscany heaven! It is just so full of interesting places - the hilltop villages, the vineyards, wonderful red wine that is light and doesn't leave you with a headache the next day.

We all miss you so much - I check with Heidi to see how you are going. Hope you continue to have lots of fun and look forward to all your stories when you return,

From BarbOh Luce! The "holiday part" has started, and you're on a roll . . . love the pics of your time in Tuscany & Amsterdam - looks like the weather has been kind to you, particularly with Dad & Andrew in Tuscany. You're over the hump and just past the half-way mark of your adventure - I bet it flies from now on...Take care and keep safe. Lots of love, Barb XXX

From BarbHi L-G - I love reading all your news, and of course all the photos are just great - to see who you're with and what you're up to...! Looking forward to more pics after Amsterdam with Alexis this L-O-N-G w'end, and then Tuscany with Dad and Andrew; then Eastern Europe in July - SO many countries, so much to see and do and so little time, but you'll cope!! Keep safe, and happy days ahead. Lots of love, Barb XXXX

From RachMoose!!! The last time you wrote was over a month ago :) Fill us in!

From BarbHi Luce, the working girl . . . hope you\'re not being smothered with volcanic ash from the Icelandic eruption; what about your previous and imminent visitors getting around Europe? Lots of travel plans are in disarray . . . hope it\'s well and truly cleared up by mid-June for your rendez-vous in Rome/Tuscany with Dad and Andrew! Autumn is slowly arriving here and your spring must be sprung by now??Lots of love, Barb XX

Hi Barb!! There have been a few disruptions with Lee and Richard but nothing too major. Marg and Jeff have been smooth sailing so far. Although only yesterday they have announced more volcanic ash and have closed Northern Ireland and Scotland!!! xx

From snapehey luce! Great news about the job! Good to see you settling in! You would've started work now right? How's it going?

Hope you're enjoying yourself!

Snape x

Hi Snape!! Ohh it\'s been a while since i\'ve been to my travel page - how time flies! I\'ve now done an update yay!! Thanks for writing to me xxx

From LeeLeaving Bathurst today and will have tonight with Hunter at OT. We fly out tomorrow morning for Singapore for 4 days, then to Vienna for 4 days before joining River cruise down to Bucharest and Turkey.We'll see you in London on Sunday 2nd. Take care, enjoy your adventure and we'll see you very soon.With love Lee and Richard xxxxx

From BarbJust great to read about your adventures, Luce - with lovely photos too! You and Hunter certainly picked a "cool" time to travel in Ireland . . . but it's just as one imagines it to be; also with Edwina in Oxford . . . You sure are getting around! How's the job situation - anything lurking??Helen's Heroes "Shave" is on, and you're not here to cut off those gorgeous locks again . . . maybe next time?! Dad, Andrew & Co. will brave it again... Missing you in Oz. Lots of love, Barb XXX

From LeeNice to see Singapore photos - I bet it was hotter there than in Ireland!! Hope you enjoyed the Giant's Causeway - I loved seeing that. Nature is quite amazing.I guess you are back in London for the weekend now - is it still snowing?Lots of love to you both. We miss you.

From KellyHi Luc,

Looks and sounds like you are having so much fun :)Missing you here :(No news here, except Lex has gone, Hai got a new car, It has been cold the past few days.Say hi to B bear for me.

Talk soon

Kel.

From AmyHey Luce

Sounds like you are having a wonderful time, look fwd to seeing more pics. I know Ed is looking fwd to seeing you & catching up. Speak soon

Ames

From ChantelleJust checked out your pics LC, you look so fresh and relaxed ! I think I need those fish to come nibble my feet :)Ahhhh work is killing me, really not the same without you here. Keep us all updated x x x x x Wah Wah Wah What did she say ?

From HeidiLaaaaazy Luuuuucyyyyyy XO

From BarbYou're on your way at last, Luce - what a thrill! Enjoy hot Singapore with Andrew, Bec & Adam, 'cause it'll be cooler in London/Ireland - Hunter can keep you warm tho'!... Keep safe. Lots of love XXXX

From OllieI can't believe you are there. Hope your having fun. Miss you and Hunt XOXXOXO

From Em WilliamsI can't believe mum beat me to messaging you!!! Great travel page Luce! Have a wonderful time! Make the most of the opportunities (I know you will) and I can't wait to hear and read all about your amazing adventures! Lots of LoveEm xoxoxo

From Jenny WilliamsHi Luce,Bon Voyage - meant to call you before you left but left it too late! I know you will have a wonderful time away - new experiences, new places to see! Love to Shorty and love to you!Have fun x x x x

From RobboGood Luck Loocie!

Hope you have fun, I'll see you around May.

Love Robbo!

From DickyCan't wait to see you tonight Choofy!!! xxoo

From SammieSafe travels Luce! Can't wait to read what you've been getting up to! Miss you already xxx

From NJMLMC!! Safe Travels.... W...A...V..E...D!

From DaddaHi Darl - have a wonderfull time - see ya in June - talk to you on skyp every other day - luv you - miss you - Dadda xxxoooPS. Will pick you up for lunch & Airport.